Mammoth

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Mammoth — Central California’s Mammoth Mountain is one of the nation’s largest ski resorts – and with seemingly never-ending trails, abundant snow, sunny blue skies, and mild temperatures throughout the season, it’s also one of the more popular resorts. Don’t worry – there’s plenty of mountain to go around. Its 28 lifts and three gondolas scattered among 3,500 acres of snow-covered pine forests offer both skiers and snowboarders easy access to over 150 long runs, as well as sweeping views of the Sierras and the vast stretching desert below the slopes.

Why Go

For more trails (150 plus) than any California resort and one of the longest ski seasons, from November to June.